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Rising Tensions in Northeast Asia: South Korea’s Stark Warning to North Korea
Turning eastward, the security landscape in Northeast Asia remains tense amidst North Korea’s persistent provocations. South Korea’s defense minister issued a stern warning to the Hermit Kingdom, asserting that North Korea now faces "the hell of destruction" should it pursue further military provocations. This rhetoric comes after North Korea abandoned a pivotal military agreement signed in 2018, which was aimed at reducing hostilities and preventing accidental escalation.